I'm getting S13 for my kid next week...

I'm using xps13, I've checked out UX305, Envy 13, 710s, etc. I prefer the Acer. Nitro is OK too to consider.

You can buy extra 3yr warrenty and still cheaper then Asus...

Power button same for both Acer and Asus.

This post has been edited by dwRK: Jul 24 2016, 08:55 PM

Just to add...the S13 at about 3.8k gets you i7, matte touch screen, and bigger battery...

received the s13 i5 version yesterday...

screen is bright...brighter than my xps13 at both low and high settings...imho brighter than the asus...gamut appears to be very wide...my gut feel is that it covers sRGB easily...color appears to be very accurate too...I simply adore this screen...will check calibration over the weekend...but I think adjustments are not required

the power button position and accidental shutting down is a non-issue...it can start but its disabled for the normal quick press power off...only works for hard shutdown when something goes wrong and a long press will launch the acer power button option utility

the backlit keyboard is ok...not as even as my xps...but works fine enough...

battery life is very good...

speaker sound is awesome...

the cooling fan when it does kick in has a high pitch whine...can be distracting at times

overall i'm very happy with the s13...imho this is a best buy...very great value...

This post has been edited by dwRK: Jul 29 2016, 09:30 PM

Can't say for sure...initial few hours setting it up and playing around for a few more...battery drops very little...about same like xps...so should last I estimate 7-8hrs office type work and surfing...passed to my kid after setting it up...haven't seen it since